Gujarat · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2012
Damor Gendalbhai Motibhai of Indian National Congress won the Santrampur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Gujarat in the 2012 state assembly election, securing 68,026 votes (53.40% vote share). The runner-up was Bhamat Mansinh Vallabhabhai (Bharatiya Janata Party) with 42,372 votes.
A total of 6 candidates contested this assembly seat. State Assembly elections elect Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) using India's First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) system, and the party or alliance winning a majority of seats forms the state government. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency information are shown below.
| Position | Candidate Name | Votes | Votes% | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Damor Gendalbhai Motibhai | 68026 | 53.40% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Bhamat Mansinh Vallabhabhai | 42372 | 33.20% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 3 | Dindor Bharatbhai Punabhai | 5739 | 4.50% | Gujarat Parivartan Party |
| 4 | Katara Singjibhai Jalajibhai | 5110 | 4.00% | Communist Party Of India (MARXIST) |
| 5 | Bamaniya Lalabhai Bhimsinh | 3784 | 3.00% | Janata Dal (United) |
| 6 | Malivad Bhagabhai Rupabhai | 2453 | 1.90% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
The Santrampur constituency is part of the Gujarat Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2012 Assembly election, 6 candidates contested for this seat. Damor Gendalbhai Motibhai (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 68,026 votes.
State Assembly elections in India determine which party or coalition forms the state government. The party or alliance winning a majority of Assembly seats in a state gets to form the government and appoint the Chief Minister. Unlike Lok Sabha elections which are held simultaneously across India, each state follows its own election cycle, typically every five years.
How to read this data: The candidate table above shows all contestants ranked by position. The vote percentage column shows each candidate's share of the total votes polled in this constituency. The bar chart visualizes the top candidates' vote counts for quick comparison.